TEA Curriculum Update
2013 TCA
School Counselor Conference
Shelly Ramos, Director of Academic Standards and Services
Jessica Snyder, Program Coordinator
Curriculum Division
TEA Curriculum Update
Agenda
• TEKS Review and Revision
• State Initiatives
• Implementation of
Curriculum Related Legislation
• Announcements
• SBOE and Legislative Updates
TEA Curriculum Update
TEKS Review and Revision
Mathematics
• Fall 2014 - Implementation of K-8 mathematics TEKS
• Fall 2015 - Implementation of high school mathematics TEKS
Professional development is currently being created and will
be available through face-to-face, online, and blended
training opportunities beginning in summer 2013.
Fine Arts
• New high school courses
• Middle school required curriculum
• New middle school dance courses
Fine Arts
• November 2012 - SBOE discussion of final recommendations
• January 2013 - Public hearing, first reading and filing
authorization
• February 2013 - Proposed revised TEKS posted for official
public comment
• April 2013 - Public hearing, second reading and adoption
• Fall 2015 - Implementation of revised TEKS
• Fall 2015 - Fine arts instructional materials in schools
Languages Other Than English
• March 2013 - Committee announcements expected
• Summer and Fall 2013 – TEKS review committees work on
recommendations
• November 2013 - SBOE discussion of final recommendations
• January 2014 - Public hearing, first reading and filing
authorization
• February 2014 - Proposed revised TEKS posted for official
public comment
• April 2014 - Public hearing, second reading and adoption
• Fall 2016 - Implementation of revised TEKS
TEA Curriculum Update
State Initiatives
Think Through Math
Motivating students to do
math.
Istation is an internet-based
comprehensive reading intervention
program that ensures that students
reach their full reading potential.
OnTRACK for College Readiness
for Students
Available in TEA's Project Share, OnTRACK lessons supplement classroom
instruction and intervention with dynamic learning experiences that use
video, graphics, and online activities.
OnTRACK
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• Lessons are available in all 12 EOC courses.
• Grade 8 lessons are coming soon.
• New lessons are being released this week.
Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN)
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TxVSN Statewide Course Catalog
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Courses for graduation for students in grades 8-12
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Participation through school districts and openenrollment charter schools
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Over 400 participating districts and charter schools
TxVSN Statewide Course Catalog
• Expand local course
choices
• Access to dual credit,
and AP® courses for
high school
graduation
• Access to Texascertified teachers
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Early graduation
Credit advancement
Credit recovery
Schedule flexibility
Confidence that
courses align with the
TEKS and iNACOL
standards
TxVSN Virtual Learning Scholarships
• Provide opportunities for students to enroll in
courses offered through the TxVSN statewide course
catalog in the event that other funding is not
available. The scholarships
• pay the catalog course cost; and
• provide $100 Availability of scholarship seats
• Applications have been awarded for the 2012-2013
school year.
• Scholarship seats must be filled by February 22,
2013.
TEA Curriculum Update
Implementation of
Curriculum Related Legislation
Dyslexia
SB 866
 requires TEA to develop a plan for integrating technology
into the classroom to help accommodate students with
dyslexia and provide the plan and information about the
availability and benefits of the identified technologies to
school districts
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Technology Plan for Students with Dyslexia
• Section One - overview of the benefits
• Section Two – list with descriptions of classroom technologies
• Section Three - methodology for providing the technologies
Technology Plan for Students with Dyslexia
• Online through ESC Region 10 Dyslexia website beginning late
spring 2013
https://www.region10.org/dyslexia/
• For ALL grades, subjects, and courses
Bullying Prevention
HB 1942
 requires the State Board of Education to adopt TEKS for the
health curriculum, in consultation with the Texas School
Safety Center, that include evidence-based practices that
will effectively address awareness, prevention,
identification, self-defense in response to, and resolution
of and intervention in bullying and harassment
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Bullying Prevention
Personal/Interpersonal Skills
Kindergarten
The student understands that bullying behaviors result in
unhealthy conditions throughout the life span. The student is
expected to:
(A) identify bullying behaviors
(B) identify replacement behaviors to avoid bullying friends,
family members, and peers
(C) demonstrate how to get help from a teacher, parent, or
trusted adult in solving problems and conflicts with peers
Bullying Prevention
Personal/Interpersonal Skills
Grade 1
(11)(B) describe negative consequences for both the victim
and the bully.
Grade 2
(12)(B) identify ways to respond when made to feel
uncomfortable or unsafe.
Grade 3
(9)(G) describe ways to help build self-esteem for oneself,
friends, and others.
Bullying Prevention
Bullying Prevention Strand in Grades 4-8
Grade 4
Bullying prevention. The student uses social skills for building
and maintaining respectful relationships throughout the life
span. The student is expected to:
(A) describe the characteristics of a bully;
(B) demonstrate appropriate ways to deal with disrespectful
behavior;
(C) explain the difference between assertive behavior and
aggressive behavior;
Bullying Prevention
Grade 5
(10)(E) describe the difference between reporting and
tattling.
Grade 6
(12)(B) identify strategies for prevention and intervention of
all forms of bullying such as emotional, physical,
social, and sexual;
Grade 7-8
(13)(E) recognize the responsibility to report bullying
behavior.
Bullying Prevention
• January 2013 - first reading and filing authorization
• February 2013 - proposal posted* for official public
comment
• April 2013 – public hearing, second reading and final
adoption
• August 2013 – implementation
* Will be posted to TEA Rules webpage at
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=2386
Alcohol Awareness
SB 1344
 requires TEA to compile a list of evidence-based alcohol
awareness programs from which a school district shall
choose a program to use in the district ’s middle school,
junior high school, and high school health curriculum
* List is available from the TEA Health Education webpage
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5571
Alcohol Awareness
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Agencies that have Identified Evidenced-based Programs
for Alcohol Awareness
National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Promising Practices Network on Children, Families, and Communities
(PPN)
Safe and Drug Free Schools-United States Department of Education
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
TEA Curriculum Update
Announcements
Proclamation 2014
• Instructional materials for K-12 Science, K-8 Math, and
Technology Applications
• Nominations are due on or before Friday, February 15, 2013.
• The nomination form is posted on the TEA website at
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/nominationform.
• To nominate yourself or someone else to serve on a state
review panel, please complete the form posted at
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=2147505402.
PAEMST
The National Science Foundation, under the direction of the White House,
approves the Texas candidates as finalists for the national Presidential Awards
for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST) award. If chosen as a
national winner, the state finalists will receive $10,000 and an all-expense-paid
trip for two to Washington D.C. for ceremonies that include recognition from
the President of the United States.
• Texas had a record number of applicants in 2012;
we hope to exceed that record in 2013.
• Nominate your grade 7 – 12 math and science
teachers at www.paemst.org.
• Encourage them to begin their applications right
away.
PAEMST Selection Committee
• TEA is looking for experts in the fields of math and science
education to review and evaluate PAEMST applications and
choose our 2013 Texas Finalists.
• Encourage your experienced math and science teachers and
administrators to apply to serve on the Texas PAEMST Selection
Committee. The application and additional information are
available at
https://landry.tea.state.tx.us/tea_survey/Curriculum/PAEMST/
2013%20SCA/2013%20PAEMST%20Selection%20Committee%2
0Application.htm.
2013 National Youth Science Camp
The National Youth Science Camp is an all-expense-paid residential summer
program that offers educational forums and recreational activities that
encourage the development of thoughtful scientific leadership. Two students
are selected to represent each state. The application deadline is February 26,
2013. Information is available at 2013 NYSC Application Packet.
Eligibility Requirements
• Must be candidates for high school graduation between July 1, 2012, and
June 30, 2013
• Must demonstrate superior academic proficiency, including recognition in
mathematics and/or the sciences
• Must demonstrate an application of leadership abilities and social maturity
through involvement in both school and community activities
• Must demonstrate skills and achievements outside the realm of science and
outside the realm of academic pursuits
• Must demonstrate a curiosity and an eagerness to explore many and varied
topics
2012 Texas Delegates
Ellen Zhou, Clear Brook High
School
http://2012.nysc.org/delegates/el
len-zhou/www.nysf.com.
Ouwen Huang, Brandeis High
School
http://2012.nysc.org/delegates/ou
wen-huang/www.nysf.com.
TEA Curriculum Update
SBOE and Legislative
Updates
State Board of Education Update
January 2013
• Discussion of High School Graduation Requirements and CTE
• Bullying Prevention TEKS - 1st Reading and Filing Authorization
• Fine Arts TEKS Revisions - 1st Reading and Filing Authorization
• Approval of Innovative Courses
April 2013
• Fine Arts TEKS Revisions - 2nd Reading and Final Adoption
• Bullying Prevention TEKS - 2nd Reading and Final Adoption
• Graduation Requirements - 1st Reading and Filing Authorization
Update 83rd Legislature
Key Curriculum Related Topics
• Graduation Requirements
• Health and Physical Education
• Career and Technology Education
• Student Assessment
• Health and Safety
TEA Curriculum Update
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